Arthur Kaluma lands two-way contract with Los Angeles

He averaged nearly 19 points in Las Vegas Summer League.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 211 min read

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing F Arthur Kaluma to a two-way NBA deal, Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta of Life Sports Via @ShamsCharania on X

What happened: The Lakers are adding the forward ahead of the 2026-27 season. Agents Todd Ramasar and Mike Simonetta confirmed the agreement to ESPN.

Why it matters: Kaluma spent the 2025-26 campaign developing in the organization's G League program. The promotion rewards his progression while providing Los Angeles with additional frontcourt depth.

By the numbers: The forward converted 61 percent of his field goal attempts during the summer exhibition circuit. He also shot 50 percent from three-point territory.

What to watch: He will split time between the active roster and the minor league affiliate during the upcoming season.

Sources

@ShamsCharania 2026-07-21T01:41:02.160133+00:00

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